Paxton will be activated from the paternity list to start Saturday against the Athletics, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.

EDGE Analysis

Paxton welcomed a new addition to his family earlier this week and will fit in one more start before the All-Star break. The veteran left-hander was named AL Pitcher of the Month for June and boasts a 2.70 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 61:13 K:BB through 50 innings (nine starts) this season with Boston.

Paxton was placed on the paternity leave list Tuesday, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Paxton will be back to start Friday against the Athletics, but for the next few days he'll be away tending to more important matters. The veteran left-hander has been a pleasant surprise for the Red Sox in 2023, holding a 2.70 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 61:13 K:BB over 50 innings.

Paxton is expected to begin paternity leave Tuesday, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Paxton's leave, along with Garrett Whitlock being removed from Sunday's game due to elbow tightness, leaves Boston's rotation for the coming week to be determined. Given the maximum three-game absence for paternity leaves, Paxton is expected to rejoin Boston's rotation at some point during the weekend series against Oakland.

Paxton (4-1) picked up the win in Friday's 5-0 victory over the Blue Jays, allowing three hits and two walks over 7.2 scoreless innings. He struck out seven.

EDGE Analysis

The Canadian southpaw delivered his longest outing of the season in a dazzling performance, generating 32 called or swinging strikes over his 110 pitches. Paxton has five quality starts in nine trips to the mound since coming off the IL in mid-May, posting a 2.70 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 61:13 K:BB over 50 innings. He's set to make one more start before the All-Star break, which is likely to come at home next week against the Rangers.

Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Sunday that Paxton (knee) remains "lined up" to make his next turn through the rotation Friday in Toronto, MLB.com reports. "We'll see how he keeps reacting to the treatment. But that's where we're at right now," Cora said of Paxton.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran southpaw was lifted after four innings during his previous outing Saturday versus the White Sox after experiencing right knee soreness, an issue Paxton disclosed that he battled in his prior outing June 19 against the Twins. Thanks to an off day Monday, the Red Sox are able to build in some extra time off between starts for Paxton, who is expected to be good to go Friday on five days' rest. Before Paxton is officially confirmed to start Friday, the Red Sox may first want to see how he checks out following a bullpen session.

Paxton (knee) believes he'll be able to make his next schedule start next week, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.

EDGE Analysis

Paxton told reporters that he also felt the soreness in his knee in his last start against Minnesota. He exited the start after giving up one run over four innings with three strikeouts and one walk against the White Sox on Saturday. The left-hander has dealt with injuries for the overwhelming majority of his career, and Boston will likely take every precaution before deeming him ready to go in that next outing. For now, the southpaw should be considered day-to-day.

Paxton was removed from Saturday's game against the White Sox due to right knee soreness, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.

EDGE Analysis

The severity of Paxton's injury remains unclear, but losing him would be a huge blow to a Red Sox rotation that has already been plagued with injuries. The team will take a look at Paxton and should provide more information shortly, but fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day for the time being.

Paxton (3-1) earned the win over Minnesota on Monday, allowing three runs on three hits and one walk while striking out seven batters over 6.1 innings.

EDGE Analysis

Paxton breezed through four scoreless frames before a Christian Vazquez homer against him in the fifth netted Minnesota three runs. Paxton bounced back to retire the final five batters he faced and ended up with his third straight quality start and third overall victory. After missing all of last season and posting an ERA well over 6.00 over six starts between 2020 and 2021, the southpaw has revived his career this year, registering a 3.29 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 51:11 K:BB across 38.1 frames covering seven starts. His next start is tentatively lined up to come on the road against the White Sox.

Paxton allowed one unearned run on four hits and a walk over six innings in Monday's loss to Colorado. He struck out eight and did not factor in the decision.

EDGE Analysis

Aside from an unearned run that scored in the fourth inning, Paxton faced little trouble while working through the Rockies' lineup. He's racked up 25 punchouts while allowing just three earned runs over his last three starts. The veteran southpaw dropped his season ERA to 3.09 with a strong 44:10 K:BB across 32 innings. Paxton's next start is lined up to be a home matchup with the Yankees.

Paxton (2-1) picked up the win Tuesday, giving up two runs on six hits and two walks over seven innings in a 5-4 victory over the Guardians. He struck out nine.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran southpaw looked like he was in for a short night after needing 28 to get through the first inning, putting Boston in a 2-0 hole, but Paxton got locked in after that and gave his club a chance to come back. The quality start was his second in five outings since coming off the IL, and he'll carry a 3.81 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and impressive 36:9 K:BB through 26 innings into his next start, likely to come at home early next week against the Rockies.